Monthly Archives: January 2012

My Grown-Up Girls

Posted on January 20, 2012 by kelsey

On Monday evening we tagged along with the OSSO volunteers to the girls orphanage.  This orphanage usually houses girls age 5-21, although from what I can tell the oldest girl currently living there is 18.  Our kids were warmly welcomed … Continue reading →

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Whiny Kids/Haunted House Museum

Posted on January 19, 2012 by kelsey

Yesterday my kids were ultimately whiny.  I go nuts pretty quick when my kids get whiny, and I was a mean mom yesterday who may have raised her voice more than she should have.  To be fair, we have been … Continue reading →

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How to get things done, Ecuador style

Posted on January 18, 2012 by kelsey

#1: How to get Internet 1. Take taxi to internet company.  Hope you can find it even though you have been there 5 other times in the past, because no taxi driver ever seems to know where the hidden street … Continue reading →

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The Gringo Report

Posted on January 16, 2012 by kelsey

Several years ago there was an article published in the US about Ecuador being an awesome place to retire.  Again a few years later a similar article published.  Keeping tabs on a few US expats living in Ecuador who run … Continue reading →

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Third Night In Our New House

Posted on January 13, 2012 by kelsey

As I lay in the two twin beds shoved together forming Harmon and Sammy’s bed, begging them to go to sleep, I was struck by the fact that the clanking of a gate somewhere outside didn’t startle me anymore.  The … Continue reading →

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Journey to Ecuador Part 3

Posted on January 8, 2012 by kelsey

After making it through security with my very dangerous umbrella stroller and no baby we spent the rest of our layover eating and finding our gate.  Oh, and waiting for all the other passengers to get on the plane.  We … Continue reading →

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Journey to Ecuador part 2

Posted on January 7, 2012 by kelsey

(There are a lot of parts after 2) On the night of the 2nd we left Montana on the overnight train.  I would like to tell you how awesome and comfortable it was, but that would be lying.  On the … Continue reading →

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